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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Bare Minerals Review and Giveaway

I've used Bare Minerals and Bare Escentuals makeup in the past, but have never had the opportunity to try out their skincare line. I knew it had to be great because I've had such wonderful success with their makeup.

It all began when we asked women to imagine a makeup that would actually change the way they feel about their skin and themselves. We encouraged women to take a leap and try something so unique, so unlike anything they’ve experienced before. We started the idea that makeup could actually be considered skincare, and we got people talking. A makeup that could be good for you? The Bare Escentuals community was born. We became friends with our customers, forging deep, personal connections simply by listening and sharing stories.

It became less about makeup and more about what really matters.

Bare Minerals offers makeup and products that helps you look and feel your best, and offers flawless coverage. Skincare products are available to help your skin look healthy and beautiful-and at its best.

I was sent two cosmetic products to review. I received Bare Minerals Purely Nourishing Moisturizer, and Bare Minerals Deep Cleansing Foam. I love the packaging of the boxes, the graffiti-esque writing on the side is definitely eye-catching. The size of the products are great and will last me awhile. This universal moisturizer effectively hydrates skin while improving firmness, elasticity, radiance and overall skin texture. Powered by our RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex with its unique electrolyte delivery system, it’s formulated to perfectly moisturize combination skin. It also includes a powerful blend of antioxidants that help protect against environmental stressors.

This luxuriously rich cleanser deep cleans pores and lifts away impurities. Powered by our RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex, this non-drying formula bursts into a rich lather when activated with water to clean and instantly refresh skin for a soft, smooth complexion. Sulfate free.

I used the deep cleansing foam to wash off my makeup when I got home from work this evening. The instructions say to use a very small amount, because a little goes a long way. The foam did not lather up too much (which doesn't mean that it's not working!) but enough where I felt that my skin was getting cleaned. The foam rinsed away cleanly with no problems. Afterwards my skin felt smooth and refreshed and truly clean. I've used cleansers before where my face still felt like it had makeup on it after I washed it, and I felt like I had to wash it again. I didn't feel that way with this cleanser. It didn't have any special scent to it (although I wish it did), but had a "clean" smell to it.

I followed up by using the nourishing moisturizer after the cleanser. I frequently have dry/very dry skin and I find myself constantly searching for that product to keep my skin hydrated at all times. I applied a thin layer of moisturizer to my face and rubbed it in. It was not very greasy or thick which I was happy about. This product also had no strong scent. My skin instantly felt revived and rejuvenated. My skin had a nice healthy look to it afterwards.

I really love these products and I will definitely be adding them into my daily beauty routine!

GIVEAWAY RULES:1. I will be picking FOUR (4) winners total for this contest. Two winners will win Bare Minerals Purely Nourishing Moisturizer, and two winners will win Bare Minerals Deep Cleansing Foam.YOU MUST DO THIS FIRST or all other entries will be DELETED!2. Please tell me how you take care of your skin on a daily basis. (1 entry)

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Winner will be chosen on March 31, 2011 at 10 pm and then will be emailed.One entry per day.Alternate winner will be chosen if winner does not respond after 48 hours. Thank you and good luck!Disclaimer-I was provided a product in exchange for my review.You can read more about my blog policies in my disclaimer.Sammi's Blog Of Life Follows All New FTC & Facebook Laws for Reviews & Giveaways.IF YOU DO NOT CORRECTLY ANSWER MY CONTEST QUESTION, YOUR COMMENT WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REJECTED.

I'm 47 now and really have no wrinkles or lines...I'm pretty lucky. I drink a ton of water, I wash my face with goats milk soap morning and night and use either keri lotion or olive oil as a moisturizer.

I wash my face twice a day (when I wake up and before I go to bed),once with a foaming cleanser, and once with a facial scrub. And then I follow up with a moisturizer with SPF. I remove any makeup with olive oil first. On the weekends I use either a clay mask, or a peel.

In the morning, I use my clarisonic Mia in the shower with Clean & Clear soft scrub facial wash. Then, I use Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. Then I use Dr. Brandt's Crease Release on my fine lines around my eyes and the creases on my forehead (they're so annoying).

Thanks so much for the giveaway! I've been dying to try the BE skincare line. They used to have a smaller line, but it wasn't as polished as this line looks!!

i wash my face in the morning, follow with sunscreen and moisturizer and then at night i use my clarisonic brush and wash my face and use a nigh time moisturizer. im also part fish... drinking TONS of water!

I cleanse and moisturize morning and night and I use sunscreen in the morning. I also use an eye cream at night to prevent wrinkles and exfoliate about once a week. Thanks for the chance! :)whitechocolatecherries at gmail.com